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Dorothy S.
Date: 22 December 2014

5

I have used George Bolam for a few years now without complaint. Maybe some say the customer service is not so good but I have never had a problem. The lady who served me the other day could have been more friendly. I bought cooked meat the other day and it was absolutely gorgeous along with peas pudding with chunks of ham in it exactly the way my mam used to make it. Just bought a turkey crown and priced one at the supermarket and have saved a fortune. Keep it up George B.

Pat D.
Date: 17 December 2014

5

I have been shopping at Bowlam's for more years than I care to remember and even before he moved to Sedgefield. The meat is always good and cheaper than anywhere else. Sirloin on the bone, fore rib, whole fillet, gammon and chickens and a terrific selection of cooked meats. The eggs were the best in the north east until about 3 months ago when they did not seem quite as fresh and some pale yolks but I mentioned it and they have improved but not quite back to what they were yet. The introduction of staff who cannot speak English has not been a problem for me and they are always clean and courteous.I can get everything under one roof even cheese and love the produce section and now all the Xmas poultry. Wish he would sell butter. I spend at least an hour in there and go most weeks. I suggesteveryone tries it as we a lucky to have a meat market like this in out area.

Kay R.
Date: 22 July 2014

5

reading these reviews i was suprised at the person who bought peas pudding and it had ham in as even our local butchers put ham in there home made peas pudding its a practice my mother used to do. love the meat from here usually buy bulk and fill the freezer

Joe B.
Date: 19 July 2014

5

Very good indeed.

Christine R.
Date: 14 July 2014

5

BEST BUTCHER FOR MILES,I WOULDNT GO ANYWHERE ELSE,TOP QUALITY IN ALL THAT YOU CAN BUY.

Miss S.
Date: 30 April 2014

3

Though everything is always nice, i always find once you open the big bulks of chicken they is always a really bad small then it just dissapears? Will shop again though.

Lady a M.
Date: 22 April 2014

1

The Attitude of the staff on the till was appalling. Our custom felt neither wanted nor welcome!!! my husband went to one of the till girls to ask a simple question and all he got was short silly remarks and glared at all around the store. I don't think we will be back any time soon.

Christine S.
Date: 05 April 2014

4

I have bought from Bolams for a few years and have always been happy until today.I purchased some peas pudding for my vegetarian brother. Upon opening it, there were several small pieces of ham in it !!!!!!!!I know this is a meat provider, but I would like to know what controls are in place whilst food is being prepared. It has placed a doubt in my mind now

David M.
Date: 03 April 2014

5

Been using bolams for over 20 yrs, been living over near Wigan the last 11yrs and still shop there filling my freezer 2-3 times a year ,never had a bad cut yet.

Lynne S.
Date: 21 December 2013

5

Wish Bolams would open a branch up in South Shields ,best butcher ever we visit every other week and have done for years

Bernadette. B.
Date: 20 December 2013

5

I travel from sunderland once a moth shop for me and family great value fill three freezers for about 160 quid . All quality mea if ya on a budget it is great u can still eat the best at mr bolams prices going down sat for chemist as shopping always great deals thanks mr bolam for doing super markets out of robbing us

Jayne F.
Date: 03 November 2013

5

Came up from Somerset (although family live locally) and was absolutely thrilled with purchases. You can't buy calves liver where I live so I tend to bulk buy and share with my mother in law in Essex, where it is more expensive than gold! The fillet steak alone is worth the journey, so next time I come up, I'm bringing my extra large coolbox>

Kendra L.
Date: 19 October 2013

5

I only buy meat from Bolams, we travel from Eaglescliffe to the store which is only approx 15 minute drive. The staff are more than happy to supply what you require for an individual receipe. I also buy the dog food which is excellent value, and he loves it.

Thank you Bolams.

John J.
Date: 04 September 2013

5

As I was so annoyed after my visit to Mr B's on the 21st August, I took pen to paper and advised Mr B of the disappointing experience I'd had. I have to say I was amazed a week later when I received a visit from one of his butchers with a replacement fillet of beef, all cut up ready to freeze and a letter of apology for the poor customer service I'd received. Thank you so much Mr B you've restored my faith in not only your shop but people in general.

Carol M.
Date: 04 September 2013

5

meat excelent especially the sausages yum everybody must visit bolams keep up the good work george

Christine M.
Date: 26 August 2013

5

We live in Sedgefield and have been shopping at Bolam's for many years. They are the best place to shop at ever! The meat is much better than you could buy in a supermarket, fresher, more tasty and certainly cheaper! The vegetables are great, a lot of choice and they cost less than anywhere else I know, including outdoor markets. They also provide a full range of cooked meats, dairy foods and they have a great bakery. My colleagues at work come all the way from Darlington just to shop at Bolam's. I would too, if I lived that far away! If you haven't been to Bolam's yet, it's a great place to shop.

Lesley J.
Date: 21 August 2013

1

I went today and found the place to be full of European staff who either didn't or couldn't help me at all what ever the question. I went at 1pm, they had no English Fillet, no Rib-eye and very little in the way of decent steak. Their fruit and veg was no way near the quality or quantity of their weekend stock, I was really disappointed. I purchased a Brazilian Fillet of steak at £39.16 asked that they trim it AFTER it had been weighed and was disgusted when I opened it up at home to find that best part of it had to be cut up for casserole, I managed to get 8 small steaks, never again. Very poor Mr Bolam, what on earth is going on?

Ash .
Date: 19 May 2013

5

Unique Fantastic Butchers / Supermarket & Cafe

Great Products and great staff.

Joanne C.
Date: 14 April 2013

5

Not only do I live over the road from the man but I work over the road from him! I have butchers in my family n have no problem with his establishment at all! (My uncle used to get cattle etc in and kill them! Not for mr Bolam I may add but at another butchers)! People who disagree with George Bolams need to look at where there food comes from! I'm all for butchers rather than supermarkets and George Bolams is the best around for me, everything is fresh what more could I want and more, I even bought minced lamb which I didn't think would be as tasty as minced beef but it was lovely and I'm getting more again tomorrow it was so good!! Even been to the cafe a few times and that is also great, you must try it!

N B.
Date: 08 April 2013

1

Bought some beef skirt, 4 days ago. The use by date was today and I've just opened it to cook it and it stinks to high heaven! I think they're being a bit generous with their 'use by' dates! I've had to put it in the bin over the road as it was making me retch.

D M.
Date: 25 February 2013

1

Visited George Bolam butchers on Friday 22/02/2013 and spent nearly £50 on meat.....including a tray of chicken breasts.After un-packing the chicken and freezing them, we noticed the label on the chicken packaging was covering another label, after carefully removing the top label the label underneath stated...halal slaughtered. Never again will I visit this store, it is selling meat covertly to people that has been barbarically slaughtered in the halal/kosher way.Shame on George Bolam butchers.

Karen T.
Date: 27 January 2013

5

Fantastic chicken, lamb, steak etc. the vegetables are so fresh and keep fresh for a long time. So much better value than supermarkets.

Joan R.
Date: 07 January 2013

5

Excellent meats so tender and at avery good price worth a visit and a great savingnext to supermarket meats